Join us for the
Youth Environment Summit
Saturday, January 17th 2009 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
At the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
Come let your voice be heard!
We will be joining a video production crew from Access Tucson and filming short Eco-Ads
What's an Eco-Ad?
A 30-60 second video clip about an environmental problem that explains the issue and suggests some solutions
(See examples on our registration form)
- Learn the basics of video production
- Let your creative juices flow
- Meet teens from all around Tucson
- Try out your acting skills
- Voice your opinion about current environmental issues
Learn how to communicate effectively with video:
Shipherd Reed, a documentary film director and producer,
will share some tricks of the trade
Learn from local experts on topics such as water, energy, climate change, wildlife and invasive species
A $50 cash prize will be awarded to each member of the film crew that produces the best Eco-Ad!
Become familiar with other ways to get involved:
Desert Museum and University of Arizona Earth Camp
Desert Museum Junior Docent Program
Community volunteer opportunities
The YES is for youth currently in grades 6-12 and will be held on Saturday, January 17th 2009 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
We can assist in finding transportation
There is no fee for this event and lunch will be free to all who register!
Register here
Funded by an Innovation Generation Grant from the Motorola Foundation
